Membership in the FMJA provides:

• Advocacy: dedicated representation of the interests of magistrate judges in the federal judiciary and court administration

• Leadership: ongoing efforts to improve judicial compensation, benefits, and professional and personal security

• Engagement: active participation and advocacy before the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Magistrate Judge Advisory Group, and the Chief Justice of the United States

• Collaboration: partnerships with sister judicial organizations to advance shared priorities and strengthen the federal court system as a whole

• Cutting Edge Programming: access to high-quality webinars and discussion forums offering timely, substantive programming across a broad range of topics

• Communication: regular updates and insights through FMJA’s quarterly newsletter, The Bulletin, and bimonthly email publication, The Monthly Minute

• Scholarly Engagement: support for academic and scholarly contributions through the Federal Courts Law Review (www.fclr.org)

• Civics Education and Outreach: opportunities to support and participate in civics education initiatives through coordinated volunteer efforts and access to model educational programs

• Collegiality and Connection: exclusive opportunities to gather with colleagues at Federal Judicial Center conferences through FMJA-hosted receptions, luncheons, and organized cultural and sightseeing activities